EN ISO 25649-7:2024

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN ISO 25649-7:2017
Plavajoči pripomočki za prosti čas, ki se uporabljajo na vodi in v njej - 7. del:
Dodatne posebne varnostne zahteve in preskusne metode za pripomočke razreda
E (ISO 25649-7:2024)
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part 7: Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for Class E devices (ISO 25649-7:2024)
Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und im Wasser - Teil 7: Zusätzliche
besondere sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und Prüfverfahren für Artikel der Klasse
E (ISO 25649-7:2024)
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Partie 7: Exigences de sécurité et
méthodes d'essai complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe E (ISO 25649-
7:2024)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 25649-7:2024
ICS:
97.220.40 Oprema za športe na Outdoor and water sports
prostem in vodne športe equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN ISO 25649-7
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 97.220.40 Supersedes EN ISO 25649-7:2017
English Version
Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water - Part
7: Additional specific safety requirements and test
methods for Class E devices (ISO 25649-7:2024)
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l'eau - Schwimmende Freizeitartikel zum Gebrauch auf und
Partie 7: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d'essai im Wasser - Teil 7: Zusätzliche besondere
complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe E sicherheitstechnische Anforderungen und
(ISO 25649-7:2024) Prüfverfahren für Artikel der Klasse E (ISO 25649-
7:2024)
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 2 November 2024.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the safety
requirements of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered . 4

European foreword
This document (EN ISO 25649-7:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83 "Sports
and other recreational facilities and equipment" in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC
136 “Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment” the secretariat of which is held
by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2025, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN ISO 25649-7:2017.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CEN by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For the relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards
body/national committee. A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland,
Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of
North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye and the
United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 25649-7:2024 has been approved by CEN as EN ISO 25649-7:2024 without any
modification.
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the safety requirements
of Directive 2001/95/EC aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request Mandate
M/372 Floating leisure products for use on or in the water to provide one voluntary means of
conforming to the product safety requirements for floating leisure products for use on or in the water
pursuant to Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive
2001/95/EC, compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers,
within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding
safety requirements set in the Directive and specified in the request M/372 and associated EFTA
regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and Commission Decision No
2005/323/EC of 21/04/2005 implementing the General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC
and Commission's standardization request M/372 for floating leisure articles for use on or in the
water
Correspondence between this European
Standard and the Safety Requirements of
Clause(s)/subclause(s)
Commission Decision No 2005/323/EC Remarks/Notes
of this EN ISO 25649-7
implementing the Directive 2001/95/EC
and specified in the request M/372
C.1 Specific safety requirements
C.1 (a) floating stability in accordance with 6.2, 6.3
the intended and foreseeable use;
C.1 (b) minimum buoyancy and, in case of 6.6, 6.7, Clause 10 b)
inflatable devices, residual buoyancy after
failure of one air chamber. Additionally
retention of function where appropriate and
in particular where collective use is intended
or likely;
C.1 (c) means of getting hold during use, easy 5.3.1, 6.5, Clause 10,
gripping B.2.5.2.3,
C.1 (d) easy escape in case of capsizing, 6.2.1, 6.3.1, 6.5.1, Mentioned clauses set
avoidance of any other forms of entrapments requirements for
Clause A.4
or entanglement regarding parts of the compliance with this
human body standard, specifying that
the boat should not capsize
C.1 (e) means to facilitate re-embarkation in 5.3.1, 6.5.1, Clause 10
particular where collective use is intended as
well as means of getting hold when in the
water in an emergency;
Correspondence between this European
Standard and the Safety Requirements of
Clause(s)/subclause(s)
Commission Decision No 2005/323/EC Remarks/Notes
of this EN ISO 25649-7
implementing the Directive 2001/95/EC
and specified in the request M/372
C.2 Warnings and information in respect of cautious use of the product
C.2 (a) labelling regarding limitation of use:
—  Number of users 6.1, Clause 10
—  Total weight 6.4
Clause 9, Clause 10 d)10),
—  Risks linked to wind
Clause 10 d)11)
Clause 9, Clause
—  currents and tides
10 d)10), Clause 10 d)11)
—  specifications on distance from shore Clause 9
—  foreseeable misuse Clause 10
C.2 (b) Warning “Attention: no protection Clause 10
against drowning. Swimmers only”
C.2 (c) Use of adequate personal protective Clause 10
equipment (PEE) against drowning and for
impact resistance.
C.2 (d) Instruction of inflation and pressure Clause 10
conditions, maintenance, repair, storage and
disposal (repeated use and aging process)
C.2 (e) specific warnings for categories of Clause 10
consumers at risk when using product
(children, non-swimmers, elderly, etc.)
WARNING 1 Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
Standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European
Union.
WARNING 2 Other Union legislation may be applicable to the products falling within the scope of
this standard.
International
Standard
ISO 25649-7
Second edition
Floating leisure articles for use on
2024-10
and in the water —
Part 7:
Additional specific safety
requirements and test methods for
Class E devices
Articles de loisirs flottants à utiliser sur ou dans l’eau —
Partie 7: Exigences de sécurité et méthodes d’essai
complémentaires propres aux dispositifs de Classe E
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ISO 25649-7:2024(en) © ISO 2024

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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 2
4 Materials . 3
5 Construction and functional components of boats . 3
5.1 Conditioning.3
5.2 Hull integrity .3
5.2.1 Requirement .3
5.2.2 Test method .4
5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices .4
5.3.1 Requirement .4
5.3.2 Test method .4
5.4 Rowlocks and oars .4
5.4.1 Requirements .4
5.4.2 Test methods .5
5.5 Hull drainage .5
5.6 Towing device .5
5.7 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as standard or optional equipment) .5
6 Safety requirements and test methods . 5
6.1 Minimum area and maximum permissible number of persons .5
6.1.1 Requirement .5
6.1.2 Testing .5
6.2 Static stability of the boat .6
6.2.1 Requirement .6
6.2.2 Test method .6
6.3 Dimensional stability when getting on and off the boat .7
6.3.1 Requirement .7
6.3.2 Testing .7
6.4 Maximum load capacity . .8
6.4.1 Requirement .8
6.4.2 Testing .8
6.5 Safety ropes and grab handles .8
6.5.1 Requirement .8
6.5.2 Test method .8
6.6 Residual buoyancy specific for boats .9
6.6.1 Requirement .9
6.6.2 Test method .9
6.7 Manoeuvrability .9
6.7.1 Requirement .9
6.7.2 Test method .9
7 Performance requirements and test methods for boats . 9
7.1 General .9
7.2 Strength and performance of the towing device for boats .9
7.2.1 Requirement .9
7.2.2 Test method .9
7.3 Rowing test (where applicable, see 5.4) .10
7.4 Water tightness test for boats .10
7.4.1 Requirement .10
7.4.2 Test method .10
8 Standard equipment and accessories for boats . 10

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8.1 Requirement .10
8.2 Testing .10
9 Marking . .10
10 Instructions for use for boats . 10
11 Exclusions .12
Annex A (normative) Inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks .13
Annex B (normative) Inflatable boat propelled by sail or motor .15
Annex C (informative) General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of non-
reinforced material .21
Annex D (informative) General arrangement of a typical boat with the hull made of reinforced
material .22
Annex E (informative) General arrangement of a typical paddle boat/kayak .23
Annex F (informative) Examples of typical products forming Class E .24
Bibliography .25

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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 83, Sports and other recreational facilities and
equipment, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical Committee
CEN/TC 136, Sports, playground and other recreational facilities and equipment, in accordance with the
Agreement on technical cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 25649-7:2017), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— update of Clause 2;
— in Clause 10, addition of requirement dedicated to specific supervision for categories of consumers at
risk when using product (children, non-swimmers, elderly, etc.).
A list of all parts in the ISO 25649 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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Introduction
This document addresses aquatic toys smaller than 1,2 m and inflatable boats providing a buoyancy greater
than 1 800 N (see Figure 1 for Interior Structure Class E). It includes all kinds of boat propulsion and covers
canoes and kayaks as well. The mostly combined safety and performance requirements deal with space per
person, load capacity, floating stability, engine power and behaviour after loss of air pressure (failure of an
air chamber).
Practical test runs prove the manoeuvrability of the boat under various conditions and the adequate
motorization.
This document also addresses comprehensive consumer information related to selection before purchase
and during use.
This document covers boats of customary construction and design with an overall length from 1,2 m
(uninflated, flat) up to 1 800 N buoyancy. Such boats are mostly intended for recreational water activities
and for the use by children. However, smaller tender boats such as those used on yachts also fall within
this size range and small boats for specific applications (e.g. fishing boats) may also be included. Therefore,
irrespective of the main group of users, powered boats and sail boats have also been taken into consideration.
Figure 1 — Interior Structure Class E
For Class E devices examples see Annex C, D, E and F.
The risk assessment for this document is shown in Table 1.

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Table 1 — Introductory risk analysis
Position
Function;
of user in Partial risk Protection
range of Type of
Typical Place of regard to the Predictable related to Final aims
Class usage; movement/
products usage equipment, misuse water risk standard/
target/age propulsion
elevation environment regulation
group
above water
Adults and Pools; Children, Paddling, Inside the Overload; Drifting away; This
children's sea, shore adults rowing, sail, boat use by capsizing; document
boats; or close engine non-swim- entrapment; closes the gap
rowing to shore; mers; wave lack of between the
Passive and
boats of rivers; riding supervision in ISO 6185 series
active use
near oval lakes case of child and the EN 71
by hand,
E shape with use DROWNING series
drifting;
or without
third party
transom;
(towing)
canoes,
kayaks;
tender boats
to yachts
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Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water —
Part 7:
Additional specific safety requirements and test methods for
Class E devices
1 Scope
This document specifies additional specific safety requirements and test methods for Class E floating leisure
articles for use on and in the water regardless whether the buoyancy is achieved by inflation or inherent
buoyant material.
This document is applicable for Class E floating leisure articles as specified in ISO 25649-1:2024, Table 1.
Class E devices are inflatable boats of a buoyancy of less than 1 800 N with a hull length of more than 1,2 m
and less than 2,5 m.
Class E devices are intended for use in bathing areas or in protected and safe shore zones.
NOTE 1 Typical products forming Class E (see Annex F):
— inflatable boats for rowing or paddling of near oval shape with or without transom;
— canoes and kayaks;
— inflatable boats made from plastic sheets or from reinforced materials;
— motor kit/sail kit as additional option.
NOTE 2 Typical applications of Class E devices:
— moving from one place to another for pleasure purposes;
— staying on the water for relaxing;
— moving from shore to the main boat, transportation of persons and load (tender boat).
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 8665:2006, Small craft — Marine propulsion reciprocating internal combustion engines — Power
measurements and declarations
ISO 25649-1:2024, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 1: Classification, materials,
general requirements and test methods
ISO 25649-2:2024, Floating leisure articles for use on and in the water — Part 2: Consumer information
EN 837-1:1996, Pressure gauges — Part 1: Bourdon tube pressure gauges — Dimensions, metrology,
requirements and testing
ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 25649-1:2024 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https:// www .iso .org/ obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https:// www .electropedia .org/
3.1
residual buoyancy
provision of remaining buoyancy in case of a defect of a buoyancy chamber
3.2
inflatable boat
buoyant structure (hull), achieving all or part of its intended shape and buoyancy by the medium of inflation
and intended for the transportation of persons on the water
Note 1 to entry: Its design and shape confer the inflatable boat the capability of withstanding forces and movements
arising from various sea conditions
Note 2 to entry: An inflatable boat is considered as an aquatic toy (toy in form of a boat) according to EN 71–
1:2014+A1:2018, when:
a) it is intended for use without any propelling means (oars, paddles, motor, sail) and these are also not to be fitted
subsequently;
b) its overall length is < 120 cm and the boat is additionally marked with the following warning note “Caution, to be
used only in shallow water and under supervision”.
3.3
tender
boat that serves as an auxiliary means in working around a bigger boat but mainly to commute from the
boat to shore or other places nearby
Note 1 to entry: In this respect, tenders serve for-transport of crew and load. Tenders can be propelled by oars, and/
or an outboard engine, and/or sails. For stowage reasons, tenders are often small in size but robust in material and
construction.
3.4
leisure boat
boat that is used for recreation, slowly moving around on the water for relaxing, extended bathing and
similar activities
Note 1 to entry: A leisure boat does not have the purpose of a working boat.
3.5
inherent buoyant material
non-crosslinked (closed-cell) foam or other materials enclosed in (a) sealed compartment(s) in the hull
which have a specific weight lower than 1 kg/dm
Note 1 to entry: Floating leisure articles made from inherent buoyant material are considered buoyant structures
(hull) achieving all or parts of their intended shape and buoyancy through soft foam, hard foam or sealed chambers
filled with air, gas or granules.
3.6
inboard area
internal surface area defined by a vertical plane tangential to the innermost side of the buoyancy tube and
perpendicular to the deck
ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
3.7
inboard length
length of the cockpit, including the area below any spray cover, measured along the boat centreline between
the innermost points of the bow and stern
3.8
load capacity
value stated by the manufacturer representing the maximum load on a buoyant structure under which a
safe floating position is assured
3.9
usable inboard area
area, including the area below any spray cover, available for the users to access and remain during use
3.10
integrated transom
rear part of the boat's cockpit, normally made by a flat wooden board inseparably integrated in the boats
hull on which the motor is clamped by clamp screws
3.11
motor mount transom
small board attached to the rear part of the boat via a tube frame, hull fittings and separate fixings for the
purpose of clamping the motor to it
3.12
kayak
boat that is propelled by means of double paddle(s) and user(s) sitting in line in a mid-boat position
Note 1 to entry: The width/length ratio of kayaks is lower than 1/3. Kayaks can be equipped with sail and motor.
3.13
canoe
boat that is propelled by means of a single paddle(s) and where user(s) are kneeling or sitting at bow and
rear of the boat
Note 1 to entry: The width/length ratio of canoes is higher than 1/3. Canoes can be equipped with sail and motor.
4 Materials
Boats shall meet the requirements set out in ISO 25649-1:2024, Clause 6.
All materials shall be selected by the manufacturer in accordance with the relevant requirements for shape,
dimensions, maximum load, etc.
5 Construction and functional components of boats
5.1 Conditioning
All tests shall be performed at a temperature of (20 ± 3) °C.
5.2 Hull integrity
5.2.1 Requirement
The materials and the method of construction used in the construction of a boat shall be compatible with
that of the hull itself. Any load-bearing fittings attached to the boat shall not result in any impairment in air
tightness or water integrity, when loaded as described in 5.2.2.

ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
5.2.2 Test method
Load-bearing fittings shall be loaded in any direction up to breaking point, but not exceeding 1 kN for leisure
boats and 2 kN for tenders. When maximum load is reached, this load shall be maintained for 1 min.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.
5.3 Manual lifting and carrying devices
5.3.1 Requirement
The boat shall be equipped with a means for portage. There shall be no failure of the carrying device, when
tested in accordance with 5.3.2.
Where lifting or carrying devices also function as safety ropes or grab handles, they shall also conform to
the requirements in 6.5.1.
5.3.2 Test method
The carrying device shall be gradually loaded with a force of 500 N for 1 min in the appropriate directions.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.
5.4 Rowlocks and oars
5.4.1 Requirements
5.4.1.1 General
The provision of paddles, rowlocks and oars is not mandatory. The assembly system of oar and rowlock shall
conform to the requirements given in 5.4.1.2 to 5.4.1.5 and 7.3. Exclusions to applicable requirements are
described in Clause A.1.
5.4.1.2 Abrasion damage
The bearing surfaces of the oars and rowlocks shall be free from any roughness likely to cause excessive
wear. All external surfaces of the rowlocks shall be smooth and free from sharp edges and corners.
5.4.1.3 Securing against loss
Rowlocks shall be secured against unintended loosening. Means shall be provided for safe location of at least
two oars or paddles when stowed away.
5.4.1.4 Strength of rowlocks
There shall be no structural failure of the rowlocks and/or associated fittings when tested in accordance
with 5.4.2.2.
5.4.1.5 Strength and performance of rowlocks and oars
When tested in accordance with 7.3, there shall be no structural failure or permanent deformation of any
component during the test and it shall be clearly demonstrated that the rowlock system is sufficiently
rigid for efficient rowing. A minimum unrestricted movement of the oars 60° ahead and 60° astern shall be
enabled.
ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
5.4.2 Test methods
5.4.2.1 Abrasion damage and prevention of loosening
Abrasion damage and prevention of loosening shall be assessed by visual inspection and performance
testing.
5.4.2.2 Strength of rowlocks
The rowing system, including the rowlocks, shall be loaded with a force of 300 N for 1 min in the horizontal
direction that is most likely to cause failure.
Any cordage used for test purposes shall have a diameter of 8 mm.
5.5 Hull drainage
If the boat is fitted with an integrated transom, it shall be equipped with at least one drain-plug or one
bailing system.
5.6 Towing device
All boats shall have, at their bow, a towing device suitable for securing a towline. See 7.2 for strength test.
5.7 Seating and attachment systems (where offered as standard or optional equipment)
There shall be no damage or malfunction to either the seating or to any related attachment systems, when
tested in accordance with Clause 7.
6 Safety requirements and test methods
6.1 Minimum area and maximum permissible number of persons
6.1.1 Requirement
2 2
The calculated seating area shall be at least 0,45 m for each adult and 0,23 m for each child. The load
rated shall be 75 kg for an adult and 37,5 kg for a child. Two children up to 10 years of age count as an
adult. The inboard area of boats (inboard length × inboard width) intended for use by only one person
shall be designed, independent of the calculated seating area, such that the appropriate seat can be placed
inboard without over-crowding and ensuring the minimum space dimensions necessary per person shown
in ISO 25649-1:2024, Annex A.
For boats where the inboard area is restricted by equipment parts of the motor or sail kit, the usable
inboard area for each person shall be verified by placing the seat patterns for adults and/or children on the
usable inboard area without overlapping. The patterns shall be distributed so that the persons sitting in
their predetermined positions are not impeded and/or endangered by any equipment parts protruding or
swinging into the boat or installed inboard the boat.
Exclusions to applicable requirements are described in Annex A.
Maximum permissible number of users and load capacity requirements for inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-
on-top kayaks, shall be applied according to Annex A.
6.1.2 Testing
The dimensions for calculating the usable inboard area (in m ) shall be determined vertically between the
inboard walls with the hull inflated to working pressure. Where the inboard area has an irregular shape, the
measurements of length and width shall be multiplied. Areas below the spray cover are considered as usable
inboard areas.
ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
The permissible number of persons (adults and children) for boats designed for several persons is obtained
2 2
by division of the total inboard area by 0,45 m for adults or 0,23 m for children. Boats shall not be labelled
for more than two children. The resulting value shall be rounded down to the nearest integer or 0,5 m . For
boats designed for one person only, the seat patterns are used as measuring aid or test criterion.
6.2 Static stability of the boat
6.2.1 Requirement
The boat equipped with the manufacturer's maximum rated motor (see B.2.4) shall not capsize when tested
in accordance with 6.2.2.
Static stability of inflatable canoes, kayaks and sit-on-top kayaks shall be performed according to Annex A
requirements.
Exclusions to applicable requirements are described in Clause A.1.
6.2.2 Test method
The test shall be carried out with the motor fitted but without a fuel tank, battery or sail kit. The test load
shall be evenly distributed over the test loading area of the boat, as shown in Figure 2.
The total test load m including a child, if applicable, shall be in accordance with Formula (1):
t
mn=0,67× ×75+ 0,67×37,5 (1)
() ()
t
where n is the maximum permissible number of adults determined by the manufacturer (see 6.1), 75 kg is
the weight for each permissible adult, and 37,5 kg is the weight for a child, if applicable.
NOTE The dimensions for a 37,5 kg steel test weight are given in Figure 1.

ISO 25649-7:2024(en)
Dimensions in millimetres
Key
1 typical load plate, e.g. timber
2 fitting or rowlock
3 test loading area
4 test weight, steel, 37,5 kg
5 centre of gravity of test load
6 buoyancy tube
a
For eyebolt.
b
For load-plate fastening bolt.
Figure 2 — Static stability test with three adults and a child
6.3 Dimensional stability when getting on and off the boat
6.3.1 Requirement
The inflated boat, ready-for
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